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Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

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Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account. http://dlvr.it/T5SFTR

Even in peaceful countries be ready for a siren blast

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All sorts of organisations have sirens ready for industrial accidents and other emergencies. http://dlvr.it/T5RzqX

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

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At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone. http://dlvr.it/T5RYPZ

Postmistress jailed while pregnant rejects ex-Post Office boss' apology

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Seema Misra was pregnant when she was wrongly jailed after being prosecuted by the Post Office. http://dlvr.it/T5QCYy

Regulator fears big tech firms' power in AI market

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CMA points to "interconnected web" involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon. http://dlvr.it/T5PrRr

Greece offers hotel vouchers to wildfire evacuees

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Holidaymakers who had to be evacuated from Rhodes last year can get money off for hotel stays. http://dlvr.it/T5PG2k

Government should counter misinformation on TikTok - MPs

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A committee says the government should be more relatable in its communications with the public. http://dlvr.it/T5P3n6

Vennells accused of false statement on postmasters

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The former Post Office boss has been accused of giving a false statement about postmaster cases to a minister. http://dlvr.it/T5NBS3

Tesco says price pressures easing as profits soar

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The UK's biggest supermarket chain made annual pre-tax profits of nearly £2.3bn up from £882m. http://dlvr.it/T5MP7Y

Boss denies defrauding blind workers' pensions

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Nicholas Marks, 56, from Beaconsfield, is accused of fraud by not paying workers' wages and pensions. http://dlvr.it/T5M45g

All you need to know for tonight's Bafta Games Awards

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Zelda, Baldur's Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2 are among the frontrunners at this year's ceremony. http://dlvr.it/T5LdPG

Over 7 million struggling with bills, survey finds

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Many feel “heavily burdened” by their finances but the picture has improved from 2023, a survey finds. http://dlvr.it/T5LdBS

Alan Bates says Post Office run by 'thugs in suits'

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He told the official inquiry that a "once great" institution had been "asset stripped" by former bosses. http://dlvr.it/T5Kj2Y

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

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Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon". http://dlvr.it/T5JvtV

HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

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The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. http://dlvr.it/T5Jb8x

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in

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The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects. http://dlvr.it/T5J88V

Abrdn hits out at media 'bullying' over name change

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An executive at the investment firm said the press was making "childish jokes" about its rebrand. http://dlvr.it/T5Hx3N

Post Office inquiry begins new phase - here's what to know

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New legislation will clear hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to faulty IT software. http://dlvr.it/T5Gs5T

Jail people for Post Office scandal, says minister

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Minister Kevin Hollinrake answered questions from an audience of postmasters wrongly accused of theft. http://dlvr.it/T5GT8q

John Lewis names former Tesco UK boss as new head

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The retail partnership says Jason Tarry will be its next chairman, taking over from Dame Sharon White. http://dlvr.it/T5G844

Vet firm CVS hit by cyber-attack

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The company says the incident has caused "considerable operational disruption", particularly in the UK. http://dlvr.it/T5FhwP

Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?

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The future of the UK's biggest water firm is uncertain as its parent company defaults on interest payments. http://dlvr.it/T5FV1J

Post Office bosses earned millions despite scandal

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Top executives have made £19.4m over 24 years since the flawed IT system was in place http://dlvr.it/T5CjtH

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

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"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island. http://dlvr.it/T5Cjcn

Behind the McDonald's boycott controversy

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McDonald's will buy back all of its Israeli sites after sales slumped following a boycott of the brand. http://dlvr.it/T5CjDs

How much is the state pension going up by?

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Payments to pensioners will rise by 8.5% following the government's "triple lock" pledge. http://dlvr.it/T5CGsd

US jobs boom raises doubts about rate cuts

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Employers added more than 300,000 jobs in March - the biggest gain in almost a year. http://dlvr.it/T5C5cF

Post Office bosses earned millions despite scandal

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Top executives have made £19.4m over 24 years since the flawed IT system was in place http://dlvr.it/T59VwM

Are you happy to pay more to have your nails done?

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Nail technicians unite to raise their charges in what they call "National Nail Price Increase Day”. http://dlvr.it/T59VqF

Train strikes: How will you be affected?

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Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off. http://dlvr.it/T59VjX

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

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Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient. http://dlvr.it/T59Vbd

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

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"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island. http://dlvr.it/T58bPF

McDonald's to buy back Israeli stores after boycott

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The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. http://dlvr.it/T57QGf

UK house prices fall for first time in six months

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Prices fell in March with higher mortgage rates affecting affordability, the Halifax says http://dlvr.it/T57Q4n

Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

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Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms. http://dlvr.it/T56Ml4

Billionaire Joe Lewis fined $5m but avoids prison

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The 87-year-old - whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur - gave secret stock tips to his girlfriend and employees. http://dlvr.it/T55ytY

How AI is being used to prevent illegal fishing

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Illegal fishing remains a huge global problem, but AI is now being used to tackle the issue. http://dlvr.it/T55c3y

Mum says employment tribunal win was 'bittersweet'

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Nicola Hinds from Doncaster says she was labelled as "hormonal" at work during her pregnancy. http://dlvr.it/T54s2l

Food price fears as Brexit import charges revealed

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Fees of up £145 will be levied on imports of fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt, the government says. http://dlvr.it/T54CFC

Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

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The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way. http://dlvr.it/T53mq2

Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

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Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up. http://dlvr.it/T53MNC

Royal Mail wants to cut days for second-class post

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Royal Mail has set out proposals aimed at cutting costs due to the volume of letters declining. http://dlvr.it/T52zlC

Why there's a revolution on the way in glass making

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Glass bottle makers are having to invest in new tech to cut their hefty CO2 footprint. http://dlvr.it/T51Yn3

Royal Mail wants to keep first class post on six days

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Royal Mail has set out proposals aimed at cutting costs due to the volume of letters declining. http://dlvr.it/T50jkY

Taylor Swift joins world's billionaire list

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The singer is one of a record number of 2,781 billionaires with a collective wealth of $14.2 trillion. http://dlvr.it/T50jSt

Google to delete records from Incognito tracking

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The search giant will block third party tracking by default for people searching the web in private mode. http://dlvr.it/T50LdM

Energy bills lowest for two years after £238 fall

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Experts urge people to stick to energy saving habits despite the typical bill falling by £238 a year. http://dlvr.it/T50LNf

Microsoft splits Teams and Office globally

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The European Commission has been investigating since 2020 whether the firm's products stifle competition. http://dlvr.it/T4ytc9

Food prices rising at slowest rate in over two years

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Falling food costs lead to lowest shop price inflation since December 2021, new retail figures show. http://dlvr.it/T4y2Wc

China property firm Country Garden suspends shares

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The real estate giant said last week it would delay its earnings report as it faces a winding-up petition. http://dlvr.it/T4y290